Franklin Residences PB Section 8 Chambersburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franklin Residences is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chambersburg, PA with 14 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $230/month on average.
14
total units
93%
occupancy
$230
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 597 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,199/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,199/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 33% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Franklin Residences
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 597 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$230/mo average here).
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- Orchard Run Apts LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Corner LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 1.1 km |
| Chambersburg Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 1.1 km |
| Washington Square Th 811 §811 PRA | Chambersburg | 1.1 km |
| Greene Meadow I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 2.4 km |
| Orchard Run Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 2.4 km |
| Sunset Terrace Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin Residences have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Franklin Residences?
Residents report average rents near $230/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Franklin Residences?
Contact the management office at 597 Lincoln Way E in Chambersburg. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.